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Roy Jones Jr., an American boxer, redefined the Light Heavyweight division with his exceptional hand speed, reflexes, and athleticism. His ability to deliver powerful punches from unique angles made him one of the most exciting fighters to watch in this weight class.
Bantamweight was first established in the 1890s by the American Boxing Association. It would subsequently appear under other rules, such as The Queensberry Rules and the London Prize Ring Rules, in which the weight limit fluctuated between 105 lbs and 116 lbs. However, the NSC officially sanctioned it in 1909 at the current weight limit of 118 lbs.
The featherweight division originated in the 1860s under the London Prize Ring Rules, with a set weight limit of 118 lbs. However, the English ABA established the weight at 126 lbs, followed by a few more changes until the NSC officially modified it back in America to 126 lbs. The first featherweight champ in the world is considered Irishman Ike Weir, who defeated Frank Murphy on January 13th, 1890.
Diego Magdaleno, Sharif Bogere, Dierry Jean, Ivan Redkach, Rustam Nugaev, Petr Petrov, Luis Ramos Jr, Art Hovahnnisyan, Andrey Klimov, Terry Flannagan, Kevin Mitchell, Miguel Acosta, Dannie Williams, John Murray, Lenny Zappa, Anthony Peterson, Gavin Rees
Below is a conversion guide to understand the different weight divisions (limits in pounds (lbs), kilograms (kg) and stones (st), followed by division title). Women’s Weight Divisions are also listed, plus Amateur for both men and women.
They also showcase more skillsets from more fighters, creating more champions and improving viewership engagement with one boxer being able to win titles in multiple divisions, sometimes simultaneously.
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5. Ike Williams: Fast, powerful and ruthless, Williams was at the top of the division for almost a full decade and scored wins over a long list of Hall of Famers including Beau Jack, Bob Montgomery, Tippy Larkin, Sammy Angott, Jimmy Carter, Johnny Bratton, and Kid Gavilan.
The bantamweight division is MMA's lightest major weight class and it delivers some of the sport's most wicked fights. Its top fighters simply do not tire. Here are the real-time 135lb rankings. Create YOUR own ranking today.
4. Roberto Duran: Duran’s reign of terror in the lightweight division began even before he dealt a vicious battering to gifted champion Ken Buchanan in 1972 and it didn’t end until he unified the title with an awesome demolition of the equally gifted Esteban De Jesus in 1978. “Manos de Piedra” then moved up to win titles at welterweight, super welterweight and middleweight. At 135, he bested such premier talents as Hector Thompson, Guts Ishimatsu, Vilomar Fernandez and Edwin Viruet.